華
splendor · flower · petal · shine · luster · ostentatious · showy · gay · gorgeous
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of plants blooming. Beautiful and flourishing.
Symbolism
Gorgeous, Chinese, prosperity. Represents beauty and glory.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Garden with blooming flowers
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
栄耀栄華
えいようえいが
wealth, prosperity, and arrogant splendor (splendour); (living sumptuously) intoxicated by wealth and power; luxury; wealth, prosperity, and arrogant splendor (splendour)
豪華絢爛
ごうかけんらん
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent; luxurious and gorgeous
絢爛豪華
けんらんごうか
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling; luxurious and gorgeous
拈華微笑
ねんげみしょう
heart-to-heart communication; thought transference; holding a flower and subtly smiling; heart-to-heart communication
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid; majestic and splendid
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor; wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
Proverbs & Idioms
華を持たせる
はなをもたせる
To let someone else shine
To give someone else the credit
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 華 mean in Japanese?
華 means splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous.
How do you read 華?
On'yomi: カ、ケ (KA, KE). Kun'yomi: はな (hana).
How many strokes does 華 have?
華 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 華 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 華 (splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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